Question:
Is it possible to include Pedialyte in your post-operative liquid diet?

It's not suppose to have any sugars; I'd imagine it would be good for one who is healing. Anybody try it?    — Gail G. (posted on April 23, 2002)

April 23, 2002
HI Pedialyte is an awsome thing for post ops really keeps the minerals and such where they need to be more should drink it but make sure you get the no sugar kind ok????????
   — BBD

April 23, 2002
The sugar in regular Pedialyte would make it prohibitive for the early post-op. If you are worried about electrolytes, try watered down gatorade. If you water it down by 50%, you can get 16 oz. for 50 calories ... and if it's keeping you from becoming dehydrated, the calories are definitely worth it.
   — Terissa R.